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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.63, 3,394.61 and 1,411.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.63, 3,394.61 and 1,411.70 is: 1,948.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.63 : 3,394.61 = 1,411.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.63/3,394.61 = 1,411.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.63x = 3,394.61 × 1,411.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.63x = 4,792,152.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,152.20/2,459.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,948.32

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